Knowledge about dog feeding

The puppy period is the main stage of growth and development of dogs. The body grows rapidly, so sufficient nutrition must be provided. Generally, the body and weight increase mainly in the first three months after birth, body length mainly increases in 4-6 months, and body height increases after 7 months. Therefore, different nutrients should be supplemented according to different development stages. Puppies under 3 months old should be fed at least 4 times a day. Feeding less often can make the dog feel full and prevent it from being tired and picky eaters. Puppies aged 4 to 6 months will gain weight quickly as their food intake increases, and the amount of feed they need every day will also increase. They should be fed at least 3 times a day. After 6 months, they can be fed 2 times a day.

Eating only meat will cause diseases

Some parents believe that feeding their dogs all meat will make them strong. In fact, this is a wrong approach. Eating all meat not only fails to make dogs healthy, but also causes diarrhea in most dogs due to indigestion and difficulty in absorption. Although meat contains a lot of protein, it has less vitamins A, D, E and iodine. At the same time, meat contains less calcium and more phosphorus. Eating meat for a long time can easily cause bone formation disorders in puppies due to an imbalance in the calcium and phosphorus ratio, and it is easy to break. Or lameness may occur. For large dogs, it is not advisable to feed large amounts of meat too early, otherwise it may cause the forelimbs to bend.

Dogs cannot live without water

Water is essential when raising a puppy. A basin of clean water should always be kept in a fixed place so that you can drink freely before and after eating and exercising. Puppies should be fed calcium powder and vitamins, which are necessary for the growth of teeth and bones. Every outdoor exercise should be done appropriately. Calcium is easily absorbed after ultraviolet rays are irradiated. In the feeding and management of puppies, special attention should be paid to preventing a small number of puppies from overeating. Daily food consumption should be determined by the size of the dog. It is not advisable to overfeed. Seventy to eighty percent is best. In addition, since the gastrointestinal tract of puppies is still in the process of development, in order to prevent gastrointestinal diseases, attention should be paid to hygiene.